2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 54 km N of Atka, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 23:55:18 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 11:55 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 11:55 AM UTC-12
Depth224.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.683°, -174.062°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.68°, -174.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
224.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.6829°N
-174.0620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000snxh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.410°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-09 00:00:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000snxh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 54 km N of Atka, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snxh/